Unit 5 State and Local Government

The mayor of Jacksonville decides that he is going to build a dam in the St. John’s River

that will prevent freshwater from flowing to neighboring counties. Without the fresh water, the agriculture in these nearby counties will suffer and wildlife could be harmed.

Who is responsible for solving this debate?

• State judiciary

• Federal judiciary

• State legislature

• Federal executive

Evelyn is preparing to speak to her fellow city council members about trash collection in the city. She looks at a chart made by her aide.

Which argument could she make in favor of using the current city trash-collection service instead of a private service?

• Can replacement will be easier if the city service collects trash.

• Recycling will increase if the city service collects trash.

• Residents will pay less if the city service collects trash.

• There will be more jobs available if the city service collects trash.

Why are canned food drives held?

• to help community groups support those in need

• to help city administrators fulfill their responsibilities

• to help county officials meet their obligations

• to help state agencies distribute benefits

Which statement describes a similarity between the Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?

• neither protects individual rights

• both include an amendment process

• neither provides for a chief executive

• both include a nine member Supreme Court

Luis owns a small store in the downtown business district. He learned that at the next monthly council meeting, the mayor will propose limiting the amount of time that people can park on the streets in the business district. Luis is afraid that if the city council approves the proposal, his business will suffer.

Which of the following should be Luis’s final step in attempting to resolve this issue?

• prepare a map of the available downtown parking spaces

• present an alternative proposal at the next council meeting

• call council members with concerns about the proposed policy

• survey downtown businesses to determine their thoughts on the issue

The headline describes an action by citizens.

What conclusion can be drawn from the headline?

• Citizens can be involved in policy making through their representatives.

• Citizens can be directly involved in policy making.

• Only elected officials may change constitutions.

• Only elected officials make policy.

The passage below is taken from a historical document.

“This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges in every state shall be bound thereby, anything in the constitution or laws of any state to the contrary notwithstanding.

Source: Article 6, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution

Based on the passage, which of the following would be permitted under the Constitution?

• Florida would declare war on a foreign country.

• Florida amends the state constitution to eliminate the right to free speech

• Florida enacts a law striking down the No Child Left Behind Act signed by President George W. Bush.

• Florida would be required to follow the No Child Left Behind Act signed by President George W. Bush.

Which part of the Florida Constitution protects individual rights?

• Declaration of Rights

• Bill of Rights

• Amendments

• Preamble

To which public officials should Evelyn present to express her opinion about changes in trash pick-up services?

• City Commission

• Governor’s Cabinet

• Homeowner’s Association

• U.S. House of Representatives

The requirement that children be vaccinated before entering school is an example of which type of power?

• concurrent

• delegated

• enumerated

• reserved